Q. Find the missing number so that the equation has no solutions. 2x+3=____x+8
Understand Equation Solutions: Understand when an equation has no solutions. An equation has no solutions when the two sides of the equation are parallel lines, which means the coefficients of x are the same, but the constants are different.
Set Up Missing Number: Set up the equation with the missing number. 2x+3=____x+8We need to find the missing number that makes the coefficients of x the same on both sides of the equation.
Identify Coefficient: Identify the coefficient of x on the left side of the equation.The coefficient of x on the left side is 2.
Make Coefficients Same: Make the coefficients of x the same on both sides.To have no solutions, the missing number should be the same as the coefficient on the left side, which is 2.
Check Constants: Check if the constants are different.The constants are 3 on the left side and 8 on the right side. Since they are different, the equation will have no solutions if the coefficients of x are the same.
Conclude Missing Number: Conclude the missing number.The missing number is 2 because it makes the coefficients of x the same, and the constants are different, ensuring no solutions.
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